Train-order crane.



E. HUSS.

TETN ORDER CRANE.

MPLIGATION FILED APR. 2, 1913t Patemd ug. 5, 1912:.

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APPLICATION FILED APR. 2, 1913.

Patented Aug. 5, 1913.

rnvrr ERNEST A. HUSS, 0F HSWELI., COLORADO.

TRAXNQDE CRANE Speciilcation of Letters Estant.

Patented Aug. 5,1913.

p Application sled April 2, 1.913. erial No.- 758M0.

ing and delivery device, and more particularly to the class of train order cranes for use in railway stations and the'like.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a device ofthis character where- 'in despatches or train orders may be readily and quickly exchanged, received or delivered to a moving train or station without necessitating the stopping or reducing of the speed of travel of the said train. f

Another object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character whereinorders or despatches can be delivered to both or either end of a. railway train'while in motion without reducing-its speed of travel, the possibility of missing the despatches or orders being obviated, this preventing delays in traiilc and also which avoids accidentsto the station operator or train crew.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which will work perfectly in rainy or freezing weather, there heilig no slides, fasteners or complicated Working parts to get out of order.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a device of this character which is simple in construction, reliable and efficient inoperation, and inexpensive -iii manufacture.

lVith these and other objects in View, the invention consists in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and pointed out in the claims hereunto appended.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a fragmentary end elevation of a locomotive cab showing the crane constructed iii accordance with the invention in relative position thereto. Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the crane shifted when not in use. Fig. 3 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view through one of the arms of the crane, showing the mounting ot the permanent magnet therein. Fig. 4 is a sectional view on the line Mot Fig.

1. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of one of the despatch or .order carriers or holders.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts thipughout the several views in the drawin Referring to ,the ravvings by numerals, the device comprises a base or bed frame' 10 which is preferably constructed from beams or sills suitably mounted in the ground or foundation adjacent to one side of a railway track 11, and are connected together'in any suitable manner. Superposed above .the base or hed 10 is a platform-12 which is supported upon legs 13 the same being secured thereto and also iastened to the seid leed in any desirable manner. Formed centrality/'dn the bed 10 is a bearing 14, Whil'e passed through the'platform 12 is a rotatable standard m' crane 15, the same being formed with a lower journal end 16 which loosely engages in the-bearing la, the said standard or crane l5 being rounded at 17 at the point of 'intersection thereof with the platform 12 so that the said standard or crane .can be readily rotated, the remaining portion of the standard or crane 14 being square in cross section, although it may be of any other (lesirable shape.

. Integrally formed with the crane or standard l5 or secured therein are a plurality of pairs of arms 18, 18 and 19 respectively, which extend outwardly at right angles to 'the said standard or crane and are formed at their outer ends with sockets 20 in which are adjustably inserted permanent magnets 21, the same being held in adjusted positionv through the medium of set screws 22 which* are threaded in one side of the arms, the purpose of ythe permanent magnets Qi being hereinafter more fully described.

Fixed to the standard or crane 15 ab(4 "e and when nut in use the said crane or standy arl'will besthrown so that the arms will prhj'ect parallel with the track.

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Adapted to be caught and held by the per- I manent magnets 21 in the arms 18 and 19 are despatch or train order carriers, each comprisin ay bar 27 to which is 'connected a looped iandle or bail 28, the same being fixed to the bar in any suitable manner. Mounted on the outer face of 'the bar is a metallic plate 29 which is designed t'obe attracted by the magnets 21 when the bar is brought into close relation thereto so-that the carrier will be caught and held'by the magnets 2l, one end of the bar being formed with a handle 30 Which-permits the manual manipulation'thereof for the placing of the carrier upon the magnets 21on the lower pair of arms 19- by a station operator, or when the carrier is removed from the magnets 2l of the upper pair of arms 18 after being placed by the station operator or other member while the train is traveling upon the track.

Suitably fixed to each bar 27 of the carrier is a spring clip 3l which is adapted to engage despatches or train orders for the holding of the same in the carrier. Fixed in the standard or crane 15 alt an intermediate oint between the arms 18 and 19 thereon is a hook 32 which is adapted to support a lan-v tern whereby the despatch or train order carriers can be visible both to the train crew or the station operator at night.

FromA the foregoing it is thought' that the construction and manner of operation of the device will be clearly understood, and there! fore a more extended explanation has been omitted.

-l/Vhat is claimed is l. A device of the class described comprising astandard' adapted to be located adjacent to a track, arms projecting outwardly from the said standard, permanent magnets mounted in the arms and projecting therefrom, and despatch carriers adapted to be caught by the magnets when brought in the fields thereof.

2. A device of the class described comprising a standard adapted to be located adjacent to a track, arms projecting outwardly from the `said standard, permanent magnets mounted in the arms and projecting therefrom, despatch carriers adapted to be caught 'bg the magnets when brought in the fields t e reof, and means forsecuring the magnetsl ,in the Said arms.

.Locaazs 3. A device of the class described comprising a 'standard adapted to be located adjacent to a track, arms projecting outwardly from the'said standard, permanent magnets `mounted in the arms and projecting therefrom, despatch carriers adapted to be caught by the magnets when brought in the ields thereof, means for securing the magnets in the said arms, and a platform rotatably supporting the said standard. f

It. A device of the class described comprising a standard adapted to lic located adjacent to a track, arms projecting outwardly fromthe saidstandard, permanent magnets mounted in the arms and projecting therefrom, despatch carriers adapted to be caught by the magnets when brought inthe iields thereof, means for securing the magnets in the said arms, a platform rotatably supporting the said standard, and looped handles formed on the said carriers,

5.A A device of the classdescribed comprising a standard adapted to be located adjacent to a track, arms projecting outwardly from the said standard, permanent magnets mounted'in the arms and projecting therefrom, despatch carriers adapted to be caught by the magnets when brought". in the fields thereof, means for securing the magnets in the said arms, aplatform rotatably supporting the said standard, looped handles formed on the said carriers, and means for locking the standard in adjusted position.

6. A device of the class described comprising a standardadapted to be located adjacent to a track, arms projecting outwardly from the said standard, permanent'magncts mounted.in the arms and projecting therefrom, despatch carriers adapted to be caught by the magnets when caught in `the iields thereof, means for securing the magnets in the said arms, a platform rotatably support-ing the said standard, looped handles formed on the said ca'rriers, means for lockingthe standard in afdjusted position, and a lanternsupport carried by said standard.

ln testimony whereof l aiiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

ERNEST A. HUSS.

1W i tnesse's GEORGE A. ilnwrcn, Cuantas rl FINE. 

